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Jo Scott said:I like how this company looks and best of luck Melanie...but I cannot send my work to them. I am not writing a fantasy or sci/fi novel.
Thats why I cannot go there.Contemporary, Historical, or Suspense Romance (romance must be in the sci-fi, fantasy, or paranormal genres)
Branwyn said:Congrats! I still have a bit to wait...I thinks it's only been 3 mos.
MundaniaPress said:Unfortunately, several that we liked and read the whole manuscripts on, and even sent letters of acceptance for, were shot down by the authors because they already sold their manuscripts to another publisher. This is always a problem because we spend a lot of time and money (paying editors) to review the submissions sent us so that we make sure every single one of them get a fair and thorough review to see if it is something we are interested in publishing. I know it is hard to wait for some authors. If you do sell the book somewhere else, be sure to drop a line to the other publishers as a courtesy so they know not to go forward with your submission. That frees up our time to go on to the next book in the stack.
Jennifer Robins said:Dan,
I submited my novel, "Jeffrey" to you many months ago. After about 4 months I was made an offer from another publisher and I notified your office of that. Because I was told it could take up to eight months for an answer from your company, I went with the other one so I could get my book out sooner. I have another book that has been released from another publisher that I want to get out early next year. I wrote a movie script for it and it has had a lot of attention. A producer asked for the script a few weeks ago and I am now waiting to hear from him. I just need to know how you handle something like that?
Jennifer Robins
MundaniaPress said:Jennifer,
We've never told anyone that there is an eight month delay. As far as how you would handle a request for a script, I don't have any ideas for you as that is something I never deal with. The only advice I can give is the same for every author (or scriptwriter) who is submitting something. Do your research. Have you checked out the producer? If there is serious interest, it might be time to find an agent. One especially for movie deals would be best. Sorry I can't be of more help.
Dan
Sorry if I didn't make myself clear. I am looking for a publisher for the book that the script is written off of. I am conerned that if and that's a big if, the producer decides to go with this, I would not have the book on the market before the movie came out.
Jennifer
Jennifer Robins said:Sorry if I didn't make myself clear. I am looking for a publisher for the book that the script is written off of. I am conerned that if and that's a big if, the producer decides to go with this, I would not have the book on the market before the movie came out.
Jennifer
MundaniaPress said:You probably wouldn't have to worry about that. Most movies take years upon years to come to fruition. If they are really interested, they should offer you an option--money paid to you so that no other movie company can option the movie (that's money to keep regardless of whether they go through with it or not). Once you get an option, get an agent (or actually before!) and then your agent should not have any problem getting an offer for your book from one of the big publishing houses.
Dan
Jennifer Robins said:I knew about the options and that it could take awhile. I have been trying to get an agent but that's not easy. Thank you so much for your suggestions.
Jennifer
MundaniaPress said:Unfortunately, several that we liked and read the whole manuscripts on, and even sent letters of acceptance for, were shot down by the authors because they already sold their manuscripts to another publisher. This is always a problem because we spend a lot of time and money (paying editors) to review the submissions sent us so that we make sure every single one of them get a fair and thorough review to see if it is something we are interested in publishing. I know it is hard to wait for some authors. If you do sell the book somewhere else, be sure to drop a line to the other publishers as a courtesy so they know not to go forward with your submission. That frees up our time to go on to the next book in the stack.